Oh Amy, I have no earthly idea how I would cope with this if I were you, so all I can say is that I hope you have good support all the way over in your hemisphere down there to help you out - with house and home and kidses and meals and sickness. I'm sure hubby will miss you and the little ones too - can you email him while he's gone? I remember email was a life-saver for me and hubby (then boyfreind) when I lived in China for a year. We'll be here to encourage you and lend support as we can.